EU ministers mull windfall tax on excessive profits of power companies during Hormuz crisis – The Irish Times
Half a dozen states have requested a discussion of an EU-wide windfall tax on power companies that have…
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households – The Irish Times
How do we interpret the turmoil on global markets? US longer-term borrowing costs have touched levels not seen…
ECB chief economist warns inflation squeeze will worsen, leaving door open for further rate hikes – The Irish Times
European Central Bank (ECB) chief economist Philip Lane has warned that the inflationary squeeze on households from rising…
Revenge of the fossil fuel industry? – The Irish Times
Sir, – Micheál Martin recognises vapes as “the revenge of big tobacco” (“Martin raises prospect of a vapes…
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing – The Irish Times
The sources of stress differ across regions. In developing countries, it’s food prices. In the US, healthcare often…
Oil Majors Reap $93 Billion Windfall From the Iran War
Oil prices have soared in recent months as a result of the almost complete closure of the Strait…
Diesel and petrol prices surge in August with further rises expected in coming months – The Irish Times
Fuel prices have risen substantially in August with further increases expected in the coming months, according to AA…
Irish fuel prices have risen substantially, new figures show – The Irish Times
Fuel prices have risen substantially in August with further increases expected in the coming months, according to AA…
Heat pump installations must increase twentyfold ‘to meet green targets’ – The Irish Times
Heat-pump installations need to increase twentyfold and the pace of general home retrofits must at least double if…
Trump close to deciding on ‘massive attack’ against Iran after Houthis strike Red Sea tankers – The Irish Times
US president Donald Trump has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive attack” against…
AI is turning everything into a software project – whether worthwhile or not – The Irish Times
The Jevons paradox is a strange little thing, partially because it isn’t actually a paradox but more because…
US says it will intensify strikes until Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
Main PointsThe US widened the scope of its airstrikes on Iran overnight, as president Donald Trump signaled talks…